The state is experiencing the worst outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease among white-tailed deer since 2012. The viral disease is transmitted from midges and is often fatal.
Quality of Life
Michigan is a great place to live. Bridge will report that fact often — and on potential threats to the assets that make it so.
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Several Michigan campsites will be closed for renovations in '25. See list
Michiganders should prepare for some disappointment as they’re booking camping sites for next season. Over a dozen of the state’s campgrounds and day-use areas will be closed for some or all of the 2025 season.
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Archery deer-hunting season in Michigan. What to know: Dates, licenses
Archery season for deer hunting begins Tuesday. While most hunters are gearing up for firearm season, there are still some Michigan hunters who partake in archery season.
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Michigan gas prices may drop as refineries switch to winter-grade fuel
Oil refineries have until Sunday to switch to winter-grade fuel, which is less expensive. Michigan oil refineries were granted a waiver to make the switch earlier this year.
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Soaring egg prices in Michigan put squeeze on families, small businesses
The cost of eggs is climbing again. Blame the bird flu. Bakeries are especially hard-hit.
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Heads up, stargazers: A partial lunar eclipse supermoon is coming Sept. 17
Get ready for a double header, Michigan: Next week brings a supermoon, which is brighter and bigger, and a partial lunar eclipse, which will cast shadows on the moon.
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Fall colors 2024: When leaves change and best places in Michigan to see them
One indicator of seasonal changes besides cooler temperatures is the leaves changing colors from hues of green to an array of orange, yellow, red and brown. Some of the best places to catch scenic views of trees are in Michigan.
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More people are slated to travel this Labor Day weekend due to low prices
Cooler temperatures, low gas prices and cheap airfare are the perfect formula for higher travel volumes expected this Labor Day weekend.
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Michigan summer camp for LGBTQ+ youths offers sanctuary, life lessons
Summer camps offer outdoor fun for kids, but for LGBTQ+ teens, they’re not always welcoming. Enter Camp 4 All – a place for friendship and adventure for LGBTQ+ kids in Michigan and Ohio.
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Get those nets ready: Michigan has restocked over 9 million fish this year
Various species of trout and salmon are among the 9.1 million fish the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has stocked from seven fish hatcheries across the state.